A 19-year-old man with moderate depression agrees to start sertraline after a discussion of the options. He ha…

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A 19-year-old man with moderate depression agrees to start sertraline after a discussion of the options. He has no psychotic features, no manic history, takes no other medicines and has never harmed himself. He asks what he should be looking out for in the first few weeks and when he should come back. Which one of the following warnings is the most important to give him before he leaves?

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He may feel more agitated initially

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Bleeding is more likely with ibuprofen

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Sexual difficulties are common

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Stopping abruptly causes dizziness

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Weight gain often occurs

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